The Last of Us fans may have missed this secret years after it was released and the thought of it is just as terrifying to this very day.
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This fungus infection was discovered in a South American rainforest and while it can infect some small insects, humans are safe (for now) due to our high body temperatures which will kill off the fungus. However, whenThe Last of Uswas originally released in 2013, it explored the “What if?” scenario.
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Without giving too much away, the opening moments ofNaughty Dog’sThe Last of Usare one of the most memorable in video game history. It begins during the early days of the cordyceps virus outbreak withJoel’sdaughter, exploring their empty house at night with all hell breaking loose outside.
If you exit the main menu from the game and restart the checkpoint, when you re-enter Joel’s room, a still image which looks to be of an infected ant from the aforementionedPlanet Earthepisode can be seen on the TV.
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What makes this easter egg interesting, is that it originates from the 2013 game and not the 2022 remake. It’s also cool that Naughty Dog is subtly acknowledging its inspiration forThe Last of Usfrom the famous documentary episode.
The Last of Us Part Iis out now on PC and PlayStation.
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